There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Linz by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3h 51m€42–93Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
5h 7m€20–23Bus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Linz Industriezeilebus 091 / ...
5h 10m€26–45Drive 420.9 km
- Drive from Budapest to Linzcar 420.9 km
4h 6m€68–97Fly, train
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BUD - VIE
- Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
4h 28m€86–262Train via Vienna
- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenföld to Vienna Meidling Train Stationtrain RegioJet RJ 1036 / ...
- Take the train from Wien Meidling to Linz Hbftrain Nj
4h 43m€28–53Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Budapest to Linz420.8 km
5h 24m€21
Budapest to Linz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Linz is to rideshare which costs €21 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Linz is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €95.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Linz Industriezeile. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Linz. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Linz Hbf via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Budapest and Linz is 429 km. The road distance is 420.9 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Linz without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Budapest to Linz, including transfers.
Budapest to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest to Linz train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Linz is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Linz, Austria?
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Linz Hbf via Wien Hbf in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Linz Industriezeile once daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–450
- Website
- airalgerie.dz
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €16–190
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–13
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–22
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–29
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 2nd Class
- €12–17
- 1st Class
- €20–29
Train from Budapest-Kelenföld to Vienna Meidling Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–29
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- 1st Class
- €21–29
Train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- €30–45
Train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- €30–50
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
Train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- infokraj@intercity.pl
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €14–18
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- 1st Class
- €17–23
- Business
- €19–21
Train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Wien Meidling to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €16–24
- 1st Class
- €25–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Linz Industriezeile
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Budapest to Linz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.
Budapest to Linz train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Linz is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Budapest to Linz.
Book your Budapest to Linz train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Budapest to Linz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 371+ hotels available in Linz.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Budapest and Linz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.